Popocatepetl , Mexico : 163 low-intensity exhalations,

Tue, Apr, 12, 16
Posted by : Georges VITTON

April 11 11:00 h (April 11 16:00 GMT)

In the last 24 hours the seismic records of the surveillance system at Popocatépetl volcano registered on the one hand 163 low-intensity exhalations, which produced small emissions of gas and steam . The cloudy conditions not allow observing continuously a weak emission of steam and gas that winds carried northeasterly.

Along some lapses of the night was observed slight incandescence, increasing with main exhalations .

From dawn and up to the time of this report it has been noticed a faint but not stopping emission of steam and gas that winds blow about northeast ).
Other monitoring parameters remain unchanged.

CENAPRED emphasizes that people SHOULD NOT go near the volcano, especially near the crater, due to the hazard caused by ballistic fragments .
This type of activity is included within the scenarios Volcanic Traffic Light Yellow Phase 2.